Traveller Story: A Grande Time in Italy

 

 

Carolyn Ostridge and her husband travelled on the Italian Grande tour in September 2014. They loved all of the wonderful destinations visited on tour from ancient Pompeii to the breathtaking Capri. Carolyn loved the fact that they got to see so much of Italy without being rushed.

Carolyn Ostridge

 

 

September 2014

 

The tour stayed at least 2 nights at each place. We would go to all of the great places we wanted to see. It was also a smaller group of Australian and New Zealanders which was what we wanted.

 

My husband

 

No that was our first trip, but we are wanting to do many more!

 

It was all just beautiful. The gorgeous countryside and our personal visit to a family winery in Tuscany. The unbelievable history and ruins in Pompeii. The underground city and amazing history in Rome and Florence. Venice and our beautiful romantic gondola ride. Cinque Terre beaches and walks were spectacular. Breath-taking Capri and the blue and green grottos. It was all just perfect and our amazing tour guide Mary who went above and beyond for us all. A fantastic tour we will never forget. We got to see so much at a great pace, never feeling rushed. Thank you Albatross Tours. 

 

Definitely the tour to the Blue and Green grottos at Capri. It was truely spectacular and we will never forget it. Venice of course was another highlight. Such a unique and romantic place. St Marc's Square had such a lovely feel. Orchestra playing while we are lunch. Just beautiful. Ancient Pompeii was great, far better than we could have imagined. Tuscany stole our hearts. We loved it so much we want to go back for a 3 month holiday.

 

Going to Tuscany was our most memorable moment. Being able to spend so much time exploring the area was great. The view from our hotel window was magnificent. Everywhere we went had a spectacular view. If I shut my eyes it takes me back. Truly memorable!

 

Definitely at the winery. Our hosts were great. We all had a great night. Food was amazing.

 

Do it. Highly recommend it. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

We already have. Great pace. Great selection of sightseeing towns. Well organised. Fantastic!